Multi-Position Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Join Barrett Petfood as a Full-Time Float Operator in Little Falls, Minnesota, and experience the thrill of being at the heart of our manufacturing process. This onsite position offers the opportunity to engage with a dynamic team, where innovation and customer-centricity drive every decision. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay ranging from $23.50 to $25.50, reflecting your contributions to our high-performance culture. As a Float Operator, you'll be integral in problem-solving and ensuring the safety and quality of our products.

Your days will be filled with learning and growth in a fun environment that values integrity and teamwork. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time Off. Discover how your skills can make a difference in the pet food industry by applying today!

Your day as a Float Operator

As a Float Operator at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic and engaging work environment from day one. Your daily responsibilities will include operating various machinery, assisting in the production process, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. You'll collaborate with fellow team members to troubleshoot any issues that arise and maintain a safe and efficient workspace.

Each day, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable insights into the manufacturing process. Your schedule will be consistent, with shifts running from 10 : 00 PM to 6 : 30 AM, Monday through Friday allowing for a structured work-life balance. Embrace the chance to contribute to a customer-focused team while honing your problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced setting.

Day to day responsibilities

• Verify LPNs
• Chisel meat and load it onto a moving conveyer belt
• Use whiteboard to verify staged meat & keep count of meat used
• Shutting off grinder when out of meat
• Utilize FIFO when pulling meat out of the freezer
• Stacking pallets
• Help others as needed
• Assist in Entering batch information into Plex Software and manage inventory on a daily basis to ensure product is in stock and accurately counted
• Mix ingredients together and grind blocks of meat into meat grinder
• Add oils as needed per customer specifications
• Unload frozen meat pallets into freezer for storage using forklift
• Clean meat room equipment throughout the day and at the end of runs to ensure sanitation of equipment is up to standards
• Use a yard dog to move 53ft trailers around yard when needed
• Work with a team to ensure products are safely processed in a timely manner

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as a Float Operator at Barrett Petfood, several key skills will set you up for success. Strong problem-solving abilities are essential, as you'll regularly encounter challenges that require quick thinking and innovative solutions. Effective communication skills are critical for collaborating with colleagues and ensuring everyone is aligned on production goals.

Attention to detail is paramount in maintaining the quality of our products, so being observant and diligent in your work will help you excel. A solid understanding of safety protocols is also vital, ensuring a secure working environment for yourself and your team. Additionally, adaptability is important, as you will float between different roles and tasks as needed, showcasing your versatility in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

By honing these skills, you'll become an integral part of our customer-centric culture.

Make your move

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a

consumer report and / or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a

consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain

information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode

of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources

such as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain information

about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and / or motor vehicle

records, education or employment history or other background checks.

You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt

of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative

consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present

and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow

the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as

permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.

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